Unit Business Risk & Compliance Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Canada, Edmonton

Category:
-

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

70800.00 - 88500.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

The Unit Business Risk & Compliance Manager role involves promoting risk awareness, ensuring compliance with rules and local legislation, leading crisis management processes, and fostering a strong Risk & Compliance culture. The position requires leadership skills, knowledge of laws and regulations, and the ability to work across various levels of the organization to enhance a healthy, safe, and secure workplace.

Job Responsibility:

Promote risk management in the unit
secure the implementation and follow-through of Ingka rules and local legislation
conduct internal investigations
identify and plan trainings
create a Risk & Compliance culture
act as the single point of contact for matters connected to risk & compliance from authorities
coordinate the Unit Crisis Management Team
plan and ensure Crisis Management trainings are in place
lead, manage and coach co-workers in your team
reduce preventable incidents
implement mitigation plan for health, safety and security risks
ensure relevant health, safety and security documentation
ensure Crisis Management charter is in place
implement the country BR&C strategy
achieve the annual compliance plan for the unit

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of national laws and legislations connected to risk management, health, safety, security, risk & compliance, and working methods within Ingka Group
knowledgeable of relevant risk & compliance, health, safety & security laws/legislation, standards, and rules
high degree of integrity and risk & compliance mind-set
1-3 years of leadership experience (preferable)
ability to communicate with various audiences both verbally and in writing
ability to influence at all levels of the organization
good understanding of business processes
understanding of risk assessment and Management Process
ability to implement, lead and drive an agenda
good understanding of Ingka’s corporate identity, core values and vision
strong promoter of IKEA culture and values
passion for working with people
motivation to create a compliant, healthy, safe and secure place to work
desire to continuously improve and challenge the organisation
ability to achieve results through others
excellent facilitation, change management and communication skills
ability to build relations in an easy and trustful way
supporting and challenging approach enabling others to perform
ability to deal with emergencies and sensitive confidential matters
ability to see the broader scope of problems and find the best solution
ability to understand and translate KPI’s and goals into tangible actions and work in a structured way

Nice to have:

Leadership experience
facilitation, change management and communication skills
ability to build relations in an easy and trustful way
ability to deal with emergencies and sensitive confidential matters
ability to see the broader scope of problems and find the best solution

What we offer:

Wellness days
extended health, dental, and vision coverage
RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
flexible spending account
life insurance
merchandise and restaurant discounts
parental leave
bereavement leave
employee assistance program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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